Chad Pipkens

Biography

Years as a full-time pro angler: 9
Signature technique/strength: Isolated target fishing
Home waters: Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair Favorite place to fish: Lake Champlain
Career highlights: Chad has 28 career Top 20 finishes in B.A.S.S. tournaments, including ninth at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake and 20th at the 2021 Farmers Insurance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
Did you know: Many anglers view bananas as a bad omen when it comes to tournament fishing. Not Chad! In fact, eating a banana is his secret good luck charm.

Hometown: Dewitt, Michigan
Family: Melanie (wife), Emerie Rae, Ellie (children)
Birthdate: August 23, 1983
Hobbies: Love to be out and about with family and friends. Anything on water, liquid or frozen! Playing ice hockey, golfing, hunting, tailgating and yard games!